Independent and Dependent Variables
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Mathematics
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent variable?
Back
An independent variable is a variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent variable?
Back
A dependent variable is a variable that depends on other factors; it is what you measure in the experiment.
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = mx + b, which variable is independent?
Back
x is the independent variable.
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = mx + b, which variable is dependent?
Back
y is the dependent variable.
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If you increase the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what type of variable is sunlight?
Back
Sunlight is the independent variable.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a student studies more hours, what is the dependent variable in this scenario?
Back
The dependent variable is the student's test score.
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a variable is controlled in an experiment?
Back
A controlled variable is kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.
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